US Bridges

Vanlandingham Rd. over Big Branch

PoorPosted for load

Holmes County, Florida · 0.4 MI E. Geo Johnson RD · Structure no. 524165

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vanlandingham Rd. over Big Branch is a steel culvert carrying Vanlandingham Rd. over Big Branch in Holmes County, Florida. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 61 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesVanlandingham Rd.
CrossesBig Branch
Location0.4 MI E. Geo Johnson RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHolmes County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.94405, -85.69056
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating3 US tons
Inventory rating1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2023)
Projected traffic61 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vanlandingham Rd. over Big Branch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vanlandingham Rd. over Big Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Vanlandingham Rd. over Big Branch carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Vanlandingham Rd. over Big Branch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Vanlandingham Rd. over Big Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.